2007-2008 Dam Safety Scholarship Applications Now Available

The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) was founded in 1984 with the ultimate goal of preventing catastrophic dam failures. Recognizing that one of the keys to achievement of this goals is the development of well-trained technical persons with an interest in one of the many scientific fields related to dam safety, ASDSO established its Dam Safety Scholarship Program in 1992. During the 2007-2008 academic year, up to $10,000 will be awarded to selected outstanding undergraduates based on the following qualifying criteria: U.S. citizenship; Full-time enrollment at the senior level during the 2007/2008 school year in an accredited civil engineering program, or in a related field as determined by ASDSO; Demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in hydraulics, hydrology or geotechnical disciplines, or in another discipline related to the design, construction and operation of dams; A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 for the first three years of college; The recommendation of his or her academic advisor; and; Submission of a typewritten essay on ASDSO and the importance of dam safety. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 30, 2007, and announcement of successful candidates will be made in June 2007. The application is available on the ASDSO Web site at the link below.